Welcome, Class of 2021!

You are about to join a community of passionately curious, unapologetically smart, stubbornly modest people in a joyful search for what’s next.

We’re excited that you’re coming. Share your excitement with your new classmates by joining the official Facebook group and tagging your tweets and photos with #BatesBound and #Bates2021. You can also show your pride by loading up on some Bates swag from the college store.

Learn more about Orientation and the first-year experience from Student Affairs. To learn about special events and exciting Bates programming, please see our Events page. Check back to this site often for the latest and greatest news, updates and events for the Class of 2021.